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FY16 NVF

2016 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,376 mi
Last recorded110,376 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 NVF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 110,376 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 101,121 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 93,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 79,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside rear roadwheel has had a weld repair done

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak from rear diff.

Fail 25 Nov 2022 79,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18Y run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside rear roadwheel has had a weld repair done

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 8 Jan 2021 53,793 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 45,499 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 45,493 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system on

Pass 15 Mar 2019 36,068 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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FY16 NVF is a 2016 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 51,309 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY16 NVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY16 NVF registered?

FY16 NVF is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is FY16 NVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY16 NVF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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